The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has
responded to a series of reports alleging that substandard food is being sold
through food businesses classified on e-commerce service providers. The Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has previously issued orders
for e-commerce sites to exclude non-licensed or registered food vendors and
retailers from their listings. Foodpanda, Swiggy, Zomato, and other prominent
e-commerce brands have been asked to take immediate action.
The FSSAI guidelines, which went into effect in February
2018, made it mandatory for e-commerce platforms to show the listed Food
Business's central
FSSAI License or Registration number. A legal agreement between food
business operators and e-commerce platforms is necessary to comply with the
Food Safety and Standards Regulation.
To ensure compliance with the guidelines, e-commerce
platforms submitted a report on actions taken, as well as the details of FSSAI
licences of Food Businesses listed on their platforms, to the FSSAI. Internal
audits of food suppliers, food service establishments, restaurants, and
retailers listed by the e-commerce platforms in question have also begun.
The apex body has implemented a "e-commerce" form
of business licence in the central category as part of its recent move toward
advanced traceability and to ensure controlled buying and sale of food products
online (over digital and electronic networks). This licence is now a
prerequisite for conducting any food-related business via the internet. The
FSSAI has identified two e-commerce business models for the purposes of this
licence:
·
Inventory-Based Model – In this model, the
inventory and food service are owned by the e-commerce FBO and sold directly to
customers.
·
Model based on a marketplace – E-commerce FBO is
an information technology platform that connects buyers and sellers, marketers
and manufacturers.
The e-commerce FBO group may also include organisations that
provide tertiary services like storage, distribution, or last-mile delivery.
The FSSAI has classified the obligations of e-commerce as a
licencing obligation for them in terms of food protection for their customers.
The following are some of the most important aspects of these responsibilities:
·
To show all of the food business entities listed
on the platform's licences and registrations.
·
To ensure compliance with Food Safety and
Standards Regulations, reach an agreement with the brand owner/seller. These
FBOs would be responsible for their actions.
·
To ensure the presentation of a clear and
legible picture of the product's "principal display screen."
·
Any food item that is delivered to a customer
via e-commerce At the time of sale to the customer, FBO must have a shelf-life
of at least 30% or 45 days before expiration. Caterers and restaurants who sell
their goods online must ensure that only fresh food is delivered to the
customer.
The FSSAI's compliance activities and a set of guidelines
ensure that the new rules and regulations are implemented consistently and
efficiently. The apex body's actions have been praised and endorsed by
dedicated e-commerce platforms. Expert assistance is being sought by a number
of aspiring and current e-commerce food businesses in order to ensure complete
compliance with the FSSAI's Rules and Regulations.
Some below documents
Required for central FSSAI License
To receive a Central FSSAI licence, any food business owner
must ensure that he or she has all of the following reports on hand and up to
date. We've compiled a list of all the documents you'll need to get started -
·
The proprietor/partner/authorized signatory must
complete and sign Form B.
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The processing unit's blueprint/layout reveals
total dimensions and the distribution of production and operating units. It is
needed for the production of the component.
·
Private corporation - A list of all the
directors, along with evidence of their full names and addresses.
·
Partnership Company - A list of all partners
with evidence of their full names and addresses.
·
Cooperative society—a list of the community's
executive members, along with full names and addresses.
·
Trusteeship - A list of trustees with full names
and addresses.
·
Keep track of the different types of machinery
that will be used in the company and provide information such as names,
numbers, capacities, horsepower, and so on.
·
The government gave its approval.
Owners/trustees/society members/partners/signing authority must have proof of
identity and address.
·
List of manufactured food categories with full
descriptions
·
Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association
with a private business
·
Cooperative society - Society resolution
process, chairman and member records, and proof of address
·
Trustee name and certificate for a charitable
trust
·
Partnership deed is a legal document that
establishes a partnership.
·
Coop Act 1861 provided a copy of the
certificate.
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Non-Objection Certificate from the manufacturer
and a copy of the licence
·
Project or certificate for a food safety
management system
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Milk source, including position (if applicable)
·
In the case of beef and meat processing plants,
source raw materials (if applicable)
·
Pesticide residues are mentioned.
·
In the event of a repacker or relabeled, have a
recall plan in place.
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Certificate with No Objection given by the
municipality or local authorities
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The ministry of commerce has granted a 100% EDU
certificate.
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Supportive facts should be turned over.
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NOC/PA papers were published by the FSSAI.
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The DGFT has released an IE CODE.
·
IXTH Type
·
The Ministry of Tourism has released a
certificate (hotels)
·
Vehicle Self-Declaration Copy/Turnover
Supporting Documents
·
Type of declaration
FSSAI Central License Renewal
Now that you've applied for an FSSAI central licence, you'll
need to renew it once your registration expires. In this scenario, observe the FSSAI fees for central
license renewal process“
·
Form A or Form B, along with a self-attested
declaration and a photo identification proof “ aadhar passport, voter id,
driving licence, etc. – must be filled out depending on eligibility.
·
Following the completion and submission of the
form, the authorities will review and check the information provided, followed
by an inspection to ensure the documentation and information provided are
genuine.
• The FSSAI central licence will be issued within 60 days of
the conclusion of the investigation.
Note: If there is a delay, the business will continue to run
normally.
Note: If the FSSAI central licence renewal is not completed
on time, a penalty of Rs. 100 will be charged for each day the licence is not
renewed.
If you meet the eligibility requirements and have all of the
necessary information, the next move is to apply for an FSSAI licence as soon
as possible. The eligibility requirements and a long list of FSSAI central
licence documents can be confusing to many FOB. As a result, they are unable to
obtain the document on time. We at Corpseed are happy to provide you with the
best possible service and will make sure that your request is met within the
time frame you specify. Our experts will assist you in the process and ensure
that you receive your Central FSSAI License.
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